Starting on:
Feb 18, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 18, 2025
Moderator(s):
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
Claim Points
Feb 18, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 18, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Rosslyn Ngugi
Dr.
Venue: Dr.
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
Claim Points
Acute Diabetic Care: Hyperglycemic Crises
Starting on:
Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025
Venue:
KUTRRH
KUTRRH
Description
Define Euglycemic DKA and its clinical significance Understand diagnostic criteria and why it can be missed.
Objectives
Define Euglycemic DKA and its clinical significance
Understand diagnostic criteria and why it can be missed.
Explain epidemiology and risk factors for Euglycemic DKA
Including SGLT2 inhibitor use and other precipitating factors.
Describe pathogenesis and pathophysiology of Euglycemic DKA
Mechanisms involving insulin, glucagon, and carbohydrate deficit.
Identify clinical presentation and investigations for Euglycemic DKA
Labs, imaging, and differential diagnosis.
Outline treatment principles for Euglycemic DKA
Fluid therapy, insulin therapy, potassium replacement, and discontinuation of SGLT2 inhibitors.
Discuss DKA in special populations
Pregnancy: risks, pathophysiology, maternal and fetal complications, multidisciplinary care.
Extremes of age: pediatric/young adults (risk of cerebral edema) and elderly (atypical presentation, comorbidities).
Heart failure: fluid management challenges and monitoring strategies.
Kidney disease (AKI, CKD, ESRD): tailored fluid therapy, insulin dosing, dialysis considerations.
Highlight prevention strategies and multidisciplinary approach
Education, monitoring, and individualized care plans.
Presenters
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Dr.
Wanjiru Ngugi
Dr.